Description

A fresh and vibrant Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad combining crisp spring mix and butter lettuce with sweet blueberries, crunchy candied pistachios, creamy avocado, tangy pomegranate arils, and salty feta cheese, all brought together with a luscious creamy pomegranate dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Greens

5 ounces spring mix salad greens
6 ounces chopped butter lettuce

Produce

1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin
1 watermelon radish, thinly sliced
1 to 2 small avocados, sliced
1 cup blueberries
1/3 cup pomegranate arils

Other Ingredients

Candied pistachios (quantity to taste, approx. 1/4 cup)
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Creamy pomegranate dressing (about 1/4 cup or to taste)

Instructions

Prepare the greens: Toss the spring mix salad greens and chopped butter lettuce together to combine evenly. Arrange the mixed greens on a large platter or divide them equally among individual serving bowls.
Assemble toppings: Evenly distribute the candied pistachios, thinly sliced red onion, watermelon radish slices, avocado slices, blueberries, pomegranate arils, and crumbled feta cheese on top of the greens, making sure the colors and textures are well balanced for visual appeal and flavor.
Add dressing and serve: Right before serving, drizzle the desired amount of creamy pomegranate dressing over the salad to prevent wilting. Optionally, finish with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper for an extra kick. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and crunch.

Notes

For candied pistachios, you can substitute with candied pecans if unavailable.
Use ripe but firm avocados to ensure they hold their shape in the salad.
The creamy pomegranate dressing can be store-bought or homemade for best flavor.
Drizzle the dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp and prevent sogginess.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh and should be served immediately once dressed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: spring salad, blueberry salad, pistachio salad, pomegranate dressing, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, fresh greens